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News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime

Welcome to News of the Times!Step into the shadowed alleyways and gaslit parlours of the 18th and 19th centuries with News of the Times — a meticulously curated journey through historical crime. Each episode draws from authentic reports and court records, bringing you the darkly fascinating tales that gripped Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Britain.With over 500 episodes and counting, we explore true accounts of mischief, murder, and mayhem from days gone by — all delivered with a wry nod and a

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37:16

The Creepy Case of the Shaftesbury Avenue Murder

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2024/10/21

The Creepy Case of the Shaftesbury Avenue MurderNews of the Times Episode 396 | 1894In today’s episode, it is 1894 London. Mr Rasch has come home from his walk only to discover his house burgled of all its valuables whilst the children were playing downstairs.Seeking his wife, he finds her in the bedroom, her ankles tied together with considerable bruising around the face. She is dead, although her body is still warm.As police and the medical examiner arrive on the scene, what comes out is a

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40:41

Lydia Green - The Gruesome Murder That Shocked...

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2024/10/18

Lydia Green - The Gruesome Murder That Shocked Victorian LondonNews of the Times Episode 395 | 1877In today’s episode it is 1887, some two miles north of Whitechapel.A horrific crime has taken place against Lydia Green within her own home in the morning hours whilst the rest of her family are downstairs starting breakfast.A suspect is quickly identified and then claims of sweeping police incompetence come to the fore – not very unlike the claims that would be made during the ripper investigations

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42:52

Deadly Devereaux - The Trunk Murderer: Scotland Yard...

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2024/10/16

Deadly Devereaux - The Trunk Murderer: Scotland Yard CasebookNews of the Times Episode 394 | 1905In today’s episode it is 1905 Oldham where chemist, Arthur Devereaux is finding it difficult to support his ever-growing family with the new twin boys in addition to his 6 year old boy.Devereaux has only just been given notice that his current employment will end in one month’s time – he needs to find replacement employment.Adding to the stress, his mother-in-law who lived with the couple for several

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45:31

Disturbing Cases of Matricide - Darkest Family...

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2024/10/14

Disturbing Cases of Matricide - Darkest Family Secrets of the 1800s News of the Times Episode 3393 | 1878 & 1893Matricide is rare and already rather creepy and disturbing in itself, but these two cases are more unusual than most.Our first case from 1878 involves a young lad of 17 and his alcoholic mother. She requests a glass of water from him and becomes violently ill shortly afterwards, eventually dying and claiming that her son has poisoned her. But…. There is a twist in this very unusual

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33:43

Brutal Murder Tales from the Georgian Era

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2024/10/11

Brutal Murder Tales from the Georgian EraNews of the Times Episode 391 | 1692 - 1754In today’s episode we look at a series of disturbing stories from Georgian times.Our first case from 1742 involves a spoiled older son, worried that he will be disinherited by his younger brother and wanting his full inheritance now, he embarks on a killing spree of his family annihilating 11 persons.Our second case from 1750 involves a woman whose old sweetheart has returned. What to do with the new husband who is

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35:30

The Gruesome 1892 Murder That Shocked Manchester

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2024/10/11

The Body in the ButteryNews of the Times Episode 392 | 18921892 Oldham, in Northern England, and odd things are going on with a tenant couple.The wife has, supposedly, travelled to her mother’s due to her mother’s alleged health issues - she has not been seen in weeks.The husband equally has not been seen around the property being rented for several weeks.Neighbours are whispering that he has done away with his wife.Suspicious, the landlord goes around the back and peeks through the window and

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35:48

The Disturbing Case of Mary Emily Cage

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2024/10/07

The Disturbing Case of Mary Emily CageNews of the Times Episode 390 | 1851In today’s episode it is 1851 Suffolk. The cage family are renowned in the village for the loud arguments and fights between James Cage and his wife Mary Emily cage, and also for Mary’s many departures with other men. In her last excursion, she brought her 16 year old daughter with her who became pregnant.Mary has returned back to the family home, with her pregnant daughter, and labourer James cage has become suddenly quite

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32:08

Untitled EThe Case of The Colwick Murders & The...

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2024/10/06

The Case of The Colwick Murders And The Subsequent TragediesNews of the Times Episode 389 | 1844In today’s episode it is 1844 Nottinghamshire. Mrs Saville, along with her three children, are on day release from the workhouse and in search of her husband who is lodging with a friend.Mrs Saville has heard about his friendly relations with a girl from the neighbouring village and wishes to confront him about it.The husband and wife eventually meet, the children are happy to see their father.They take

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39:40

Remarkable Executions between 1718 and 1816

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2024/10/02

Remarkable Executions between 1718 and 1816News of the Times Episode 388 | 1718-1816What constitutes a remarkable execution in history? In Georgian times, it meant any kind of execution where the behaviour of the prisoner was unexpected or where something goes terribly terribly wrong with the execution/We look at 6 execution cases which were labelled “remarkable “in their day. The cases include the executioner who himself is executedCalcraft’s first female executionAttempts to cling on to life

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32:29

Untitled Episode

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2024/09/30

The Vienna Murders - Serial Killer Hugo SchenkNews of the Times Episode 387 | 1884In today’s episode, it is 1884 Vienna where the crimes of Hugo Schenk, with his brother and a friend, have finally been caught after a murderous spree within Austria but with suspcions of also having crossed into Germany for more murders.The ploy was through the Victorian version of tinder. Advertisements went out espousing the wish for a good woman. Schenk, who was considered quite handsome in his time, would seduce

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35:39

Mother and Daughter Serial Killers - Winters and Frost

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2024/09/27

Mother and Daughter Serial Killers - Winters and FrostNews of the Times Episode 385 | 1889It is 1889 Deptford London and Mr Winters has discovered a slew of insurance policies in the house with one of them with his name on it. He also finds insurance policies related to now deceased family members, including his own sister.The insurance payouts are set to go to his wife and his daughter.What unfolds is a plan to kill over 20 people for insurance financial gain. Five have already died, with one

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40:23

The Playboy Murderer: Murder in American High Life

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2024/09/25

The Playboy Murderer: Murder in American High LifeNews of the Times Episode 384 | 19161916 New York and seemingly fabulously wealthy newly married couple are enduring a string of tragedies. Within months of the happy nuptials, the bride’s mother has unexpectedly died whilst visiting her daughter and new son-in-law. Understanding how distraught the family are, the husband takes it upon himself to deal with the body and funeral arrangements including sorting out the cremationA few months later, her

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44:57

Two Australian Murder Mysteries: Fanny Perry and the...

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2024/09/23

Two Australian Murder Mysteries: Fanny Perry and the Missing Men from Wonnanngata News of the Times Episode 383 | 1888 & 1918Today we are in Australia to take a look at two puzzling mysteries form 1888 and 1918Our first case takes place in Melbourne with the well-known Lewis’s who are involved in the theatre world. Behind their home, is a large shed storing large pieces of scenery from their many productions. Suddenly, the shed begins to smell very very badly. Their maid also has vanished.

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42:01

The Case of the Body in the Sack - An Irish Murder Story

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2024/09/20

The Case of the Body in the Sack - An Irish Murder Story News of the Times Episode 382 | 1928 1927 County Louth Ireland. The good Reverend M’Keone has two staff within his house who sadly do not get along. 28 year old Mary Callan who runs all things pertaining to his household, and Gerard Toal, an 18 year old young man who takes care of all things pertaining to the outside of the premises such as gardening and car mechanics.The relationship between Mary and Toal starts off badly when she refuses

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32:47

The Case of the Prussian Serial Killer

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2024/09/18

The Case of the Prussian Serial KillerNews of the Times Episode 381 | 18621862 saw two major figures whose crimes went beyond nightmare: France’s Martin Dumollard and Prussia’s Karl Masch.Prussia’s Karl Masch admitted to killing 13, although it was firmly believed by authorities at the time that his murder count was much higher. The killings were senseless and brutal. His preferred implement was an axe.No age or gender impacted his murderous rampage. Like Dumollard, he was known to outrage his

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45:27

The Canadian Monster - Joseph LaPage

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2024/09/16

The Canadian Monster - Joseph LaPageNews of the Times Episode 390 | 1870 1874 Vermont and an absolutely horrific crime has been perpetuated on a district schoolteacher. She is nude and has been violently assaulted and outraged post death. Investigations are begun in earnest but their prime suspect has a solid alibi. With a lack of evidence he is released. He and his family leave the state.1875 New Hampshire and a young girl on her way to school is forcibly taken, brutalised and outraged. This is

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50:28

The Case of Serial Killer Count De Tourville

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2024/09/13

The Case of Serial Killer Count De TourvilleNews of the Times Episode 379 | 18771877 London and all of London society is agog with the incredible news that prominent member of esteemed social circles, Count de Tourville, has been placed under arrest for the murder of his recent English wife by pushing her off a cliff in Austria.Interest intensifies when investigations into the count reveal a previous marriage, also of a wealthy heiress, who sadly died. Also her mother. Also, a wealthy English

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43:44

The Curious Case of the Harvard Murder

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2024/09/11

The Curious Case of the Harvard MurderNews of the Times Episode 378 | 1849It is 1849 at Harvard University and Professor John Webster is a man under pressure. Possessing little financial abilities, and with a penchant for living well beyond his means, he has approached his good university friend, Dr Packman, for a loan. For security, he has offered his valuable minerals collection.Dr Packman, in financial matters, is quite the opposite of Professor Webster as his personal fortunes, through wise

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45:36

The Case of the Murderous Mother Daughter Love Triangle

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2024/09/09

The Case of the Murderous Mother Daughter Love TriangleNews of the Times Episode 377 | 1877In today’s episode it is 1877 France and sadly, a wealthy middle-aged man has died leaving all his wealth to his 15 year old daughter who has been raised in a convent.If the young woman stays in the convent, as she wishes to do, all of her wealth, worth some £2 million in today’s money, will go to the convent.Her mother, former mistress and wife of the deceased, brings her daughter back unwillingly.The wife,

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40:23

Crimes Tales from the Raj

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2024/09/06

Crimes Tales from the RajNews of the Times Episode 376 | 1873 - 1889In today’s episode, we are exploring three murder cases from India during the British occupation – otherwise known as the period of the Raj.Our first case involves a highly respected and well known priest and his activities with a married young girl that leads to murder. The case is remembered to this day.Our second case is a short story regarding the death of a nine year old bride.Our third case involves a Prince and the sudden

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